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Trip Overview

Tanzania Adventure Safari

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To adventure to northern Tanzania is to belong to an experience rooted in discovering the range of African beauty. Located on the eastern coast of Africa, right below the Equator, Tanzania is home to the towering Mt. Kilimanjaro, the sprawling plains of the Serengeti, and the wondrous mystique of Lake Eyasi. This protected Tanzanian terrain is home to great elephant, zebra, and wildebeest herds as well as lions, cheetahs, and giraffes – a sight to see!

Become part of the memorable journey that is an Tanzania adventure safari through the rolling hills, forests, lakes, and plains of northern Tanzania. Beginning in Arusha National Park, share time in the company of incredible birds and wildlife while canoeing Momela Lake. Take in the most stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro amidst walking through the foothills of Mount Meru. Immerse yourself in the culture Mto Wa Mbu, a village located on the shore of Lake Manyara in Manyara National Park and spend a night in a tented camp overlooking Lake Eyasi. Experience a traditional bow and arrow hunt with the Hadzabe tribe and enjoy a picnic lunch on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. Conclude your adventure with a game drive through the predator-rich plains of the Serengeti where the terrain possesses fossilized foot prints that date back 3.6 million years ago.

Embark with us on this journey to experience a diverse, daily itinerary coupled with magnificent accommodations that are specifically Tanzanian in style. Your memories and experiences from this African journey will last a lifetime – We hope you choose to explore northern Tanzania with us!

Trip Length:

11 days

Season:

Year Round

Activities:

Please Note: The itinerary below is our most popular Tanzania safari. This said, nearly all of our trips are customized to fit our guests' individual needs. We have relationships with dozens of lodges and glamping accommodations in Tanzania and can adjust this itinerary to your lodging preferences, what you want to see, which activities you want to do and where you want to visit. Contact our Africa Adventure Consultants to learn more.

After arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will head on over to the Onsea House in Arusha. Arusha, better known as the “safari capital:, is the hub city for Kilimanjaro Internation Airport and is located just south of Mount Meru, the focal point of Arusha National Park. The Onsea House offers a beautiful view of the town – especially at sundown! -- and was nominated as the Best Safari Spa and Best Safari Cuisine for 2012.

Following breakfast, you will trek to Arusha National Park to enjoy a 2 to 3 hour canoe trip on the sparkling Momela Lake. Momela Lake (Big and Small), located on the eastern edge of Arusha National Park, is home to an abundance of bird life and plains game, which you will have a chance to see at the water’s edge. After finishing up a relaxing canoe ride, a picnic lunch will be waiting for you before setting trail on the foothills of Mount Meru.

A Ranger will lead you on a journey of the forest to interpret the landscape throughout as you experience the incredible views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Over the course of the 3-hour walk, you will have many opportunities to witness the wonders of Tanzanian wildlife on the route. The day will conclude with a wonderful meal at Onsea House.

Today you will experience Manyara Ranch Conservency. Due to its location between Tarangire and Manyara National Parks, Manyara Ranch is home to a bountiful wildlife corridor. After having lunch at the ranch, the afternoon will be structured around activities hosted by the lodge manager. The Conservancy provides a few different options for wildlife viewing which include guided game walks and night game drives in 4x4 open safari vehicles. You may also participate in cultural visits to partner villages and the local school.

If you would like to rise n’ shine early to go for a game walk, you may do so! Breakfast will be served at the lodge before departing for Tarangire National Park. Today you will have the opportunity to witness the staples of Africa – acacia trees, old baobab trees, Masai giraffes and herds of elephants. Choose a picnic spot from the many areas in the park and enjoy a delicious lunch in the wild. After a day of exploration, you will return to the ranch for dinner and a good night sleep.

To experience daily life in the village of Mto Wa Mbu, you will meet with an English-speaking guide who will bring you around to local farms, schools, local homes, the market and milling machines. After finishing lunch in the village, you will travel to Kisima Ngeda on Lake Eyasi. Kisima Ngeda is a stylish, tented camp with private verandas overlooking the lake. Once at the camp, you are free to relax, walk the grounds, go for a dip in the pool, or take advantage of the cultural interaction between the last few hunter/gatherers of the Hadza and Barbaig in the surrounding area. Dinner will be served later in the evening.

In the early morning, you will join the Hadzabe tribe to learn how they use a bow and arrow in their traditional hunting ritual. Before returning to the camp, you will also be able to visit the Dagota tribe. The afternoon will be spent traveling to Plantation Lodge in the Karatu area. At Plantation Lodge there will be an assortment of activities to partake in, or the afternoon will be yours to relax and enjoy the beautiful red-brown hills amidst the vastness and silence of East Africa.

Today you will be exploring the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and more importantly, the Ngorongoro Highlands and the Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is the world’s largest, inactive, unfilled caldera which was formed by a volcano sinking. An abundance of wildlife can be found at the bottom of the crater, and you get to be a part of a game drive in the morning and again after lunch. This is expected to be an exciting day with a great deal of wildlife!

The Serengeti. Endless Plains. As one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Africa, and the world’s largest mammal migration location, the Serengeti is well worth the wait until the end of the trip. As you depart for the Serengeti, you will stop to learn about the remains of Zinjanthropus Bosei, a distant ancestor of man believed to be 1.8 million years old, Australopithecus Bosei, the ‘Nutcracker Man’, a species that became extinct about 1 million years ago and fossilised foot prints that date back 3,6 million years – all discovered by Mary and Louis Leakey. Once you have arrived at the edge of the Serengeti, you will take an initial game drive through the park to engage in the predator-rich landscape and arrive at camp in time for dinner. These luxury camps are set up just for the members of ROW Adventures and you will surely be taken care of.

Accommodations: Private Luxury Mobile Camping

Meals included:

B,L,D

Day:

9 & 10

Because the Serengeti is so expansive and overflowing in diverse habitats and wildlife, you have 2 days to explore and immerse yourself in the landscape. Note: Your driver-guide will choose the route based on his/her knowledge of the park and the local conditions.

Accommodations: Private Luxury Mobile Camping

Meals included:

B,L,D

Day:

11

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Arusha. Lunch will be served at Shanga before heading back to Onsea House (day room) before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I fly in and out of?

Arrival & Departure Information – You will fly in and out of Kilimanjaro International Airport. Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and introduced to your driver/guide who will accompany you on your safari. You will also be transferred to the airport at the end of your safari for your onward arrangements. Depending on your flight timings it may be necessary to have an overnight at the beginning or end of your safari (at an additional cost). Please let us know if you would like to be picked up at a hotel or the airport. If you have already booked your flight, let us know your flight details.

Do I need a Visa?

Visas - Certain nationalities (including Europeans and citizens of United States of America) require a visa to enter Tanzania. The current cost of a single-entry visa is $100 (usd) per person. Visas can be purchased on arrival, for most nationalities, in all major currencies.

Just south of the equator, Tanzania is huge and its sheer size means that the climate varies considerably within it. However, generally the main rainy season, or the 'long rains', lasts during about March, April and May. Afternoon tropical downpours are the norm – which are heavier and more predictable beside the coast and on the islands. The humidity is high and daily temperatures reach the low-mid 30°s.

The long dry season lasts throughout June, July, August, September and October is when rainfall is unusual, even on the islands. Temperatures vary hugely with altitude and location, but it's usually a fine, clear sky and sunny weather – it's a great time to visit Tanzania. During November and December there's another rainy season: the 'short rains'. These are much lighter than the main rains and less reliable.

If it has rained during the short rains, then it normally dries up for a few months, January and February, which is Tanzania's 'short dry season', before starting to rain again in earnest in March.

Is Tanzania a good family travel destination?

Africa is a fantastic location for a family vacation; however we generally recommend that children over the age of six will benefit more from a safari then children under this age. Although there are still activities available for younger children, there is so much to learn and experience on a safari, and we feel that six years and up years is the ideal age. At the time of enquiry, let us know what ages your children are and we will make sure that this is take this into account as a priority when recommending a suitable itinerary for you.

What language is spoken in Tanzania? Are guide bi-lingual?

Major Languages - Swahili & English.

We will accommodate fluent bi-lengual guides in any language.

Ebola risk?

Tanzania has been designated Ebola free by the World Health Organization. Many people do not realize the size of Africa and how far the Ebola outbreak is from Tanzania. The fact is, all of Europe is actually closer to the Ebola outbreack than is Tanzania. In the unlikely event that the WHO changes its stance on Tanzania with regard to Ebola, we will refund any guest who does not want to travel to the country.

When is the best time to see the Wildebeest Migration?

Wildebeest migration happens all year! It really depends on where you are to see them. If you are looking to have an adventure safari in the Serengeti, for example, the best time to see the migration would be in April and May (going north to Kenya) and then in October and November (coming back south).